The Step (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1985, The Step is a drama film directed by Aleqsandre Rekhviashvili, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Alexi leaves the house of his father and stepmother and rents an apartment. He wants to be independent and find his place in the world. But no basic changes ensue – he has the same friends, with the same trivial conversations and the same inactivity. Only the death of his favorite teacher, to whom the young man felt very close, really changes his habitual way of life. Alexi makes a decision: he refuses a place at a research institute and leaves for a teaching job at a village school, the same school his mentor used to work at.
Who’s in it. The Step stars Merab Ninidze, Irina Chichinadze, Levan Abashidze and Nineli Chankvetadze, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Step has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Step page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Step tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Step (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Step change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Step worth watching?
- The Step holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Step?
- The Step stars Merab Ninidze, Irina Chichinadze, Levan Abashidze, Nineli Chankvetadze and Ramaz Giorgobiani.
- When was The Step released?
- The Step was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.